Minimum Qualifications:

Must be 18 years old.

Must have patience, the ability to work with, care for, and enjoy children, be enthusiastic, and accept responsibilities.

Successfully meet background-screening requirements for child care personnel.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Maintain a positive and safe environment for students, documenting attendance or discipline problems, and assist in all activities.

Maintain classroom control. Stress to extended day students the importance of not disturbing articles and supplies in desks and classrooms being used.

Cooperate with all other staff members in order to build and maintain an effective program. Supervise and lead the activities planned for the program.

Accept responsibility for punctual work times and signing in/out for hours worked.

Plan a weekly written flexible program for children. Weekly written plans are due no later than the Thursday (optional) prior the preceding week, so they can be approved by the Extended Day Director and supplies obtained.

Assume other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Establish a warm, friendly, yet objective relationship with children in his/her group. Participate and interact positively with students. Set a good example. Be a role model for students.

Remain with children during assigned hours, unless specifically assigned duty elsewhere. You are responsible for all children, not only those in your group.

Keep an accurate daily log of students’ attendance, both morning and afternoon. Turn in rolls daily.

Keep abreast of school, family, and medical problems that may affect students’ behavior.

Recognize, be aware, and maintain records of suspected abuse and/or notify the Director.

Inventory supplies and equipment in writing and provide this information to the Director.

All rooms and areas used should be maintained, kept neat, clean, and provide a safe and positive environment at all times (rooms, auditorium, cafeteria, etc.).